Break Numero Dos
![[user101598]](/img/avatars/avatar.svg){kind=avatar}
In the last level of play, we said 'hello' to unofficial chip leader Khamsy Nuanmanee (125,000) and 'goodbye' to future NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. We saw quad aces, fixed a light, caught a glimpse of the Real World and ordered Snuggies.
Only at the Main Event of the World Series of Poker.
Don't worry, they're still playing poker, and there are plenty of marquee pros who are pulling their weight including the mathematical master Bill Chen (77,000), the new kid on the block Jason Mercier (70,000), the silent but deadly Allen Cunningham (66,800) and the friendly yet dangerous Humberto Brenes (53,000).
There is a lumberjack in the field trying to shoot the moon again. 2010 Main Event runner-up Darvin Moon is seated at the main feature table. Moon was railing a friend yesterday when a fan asked him if he was the player they had seen on TV. Humble as always, Moon described himself not as a player, but rather just another spectator.
A former champion who is not in attendance is Peter Eastgate. In an unprecedented turn of events, Eastgate announced this week that he is taking a sabbatical from the game of poker altogether. We are unsure of how long this will be, but we do know he will not be repeating as champion this year.
Another no show is Gus Hansen. The Great Dane, who seemingly always goes deep, chose not to play in this year’s Main Event.
Registration for the tournament officially closes at the end of this 20-minute break and after the Harrah’s staff crunches the numbers, we will be able to relay the prizepool information.
The over/under sweats are almost over!